Synergistic Hollow Structure Design and Defect Engineering in Dandelion‐Like α‐MnO <sub>2</sub> for Superior Radar‐Infrared Compatible Camouflage

Radar-infrared compatible materials have emerged as a pivotal research focus on developing next-generation multispectral stealth technologies. However, achieving high-performance compatible stealth in a single integrated coating remains a significant challenge. This study proposes the design of a unique ion-modulated α-MnO<sub>2</sub> with a dandelion-like hollow structure, which functions as a promising filler to achieve superior radar-infrared compatible stealth property in a single-layer coating using epoxy resin as the binder. The intriguing phenomenon is primarily attributed to the synergistic effects of multitiered hollowness and defects induced by low-valence cation doping, which enhance polarization loss behaviors and further reduce thermal conductivity. As a result, the remarkably broadband microwave absorption (RL←10 dB) of 8.9 GHz is achieved, covering most of X/Ku bands. Meanwhile, the thermal conductivity coefficient (λ) of the coating is prominently reduced from 0.59 to 0.31 W m<sup>-1</sup> K<sup>-1</sup>, with actual thermal radiation signals being visually suppressed. Therefore, this work presents a significant solution to address the inherent microwave absorption incompatibility of conventional thermal insulation coatings, offering a new strategy in exploring advanced multispectral stealth materials.

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Advanced Materials
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2025-10-16
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https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202512477
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Electromagnetic wave absorption materials
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Synergistic Hollow Structure Design and Defect Engineering in Dandelion‐Like α‐MnO 2 for Superior Radar‐Infrared Compatible Camouflage

Liu Hon, Guizhou Xu, Feng Xu, Guangbin Ji et al.
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Electromagnetic wave absorption materials
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Synergistic Hollow Structure Design and Defect Engineering in Dandelion‐Like α‐MnO 2 for Superior Radar‐Infrared Compatible Camouflage

Liu Hon, Guizhou Xu, Feng Xu, Guangbin Ji, Yuqing Bai, Chuyang Liu, Yujing Zhang, Yilin Zhang, Xiaopeng Li, Liang Yan
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Abstract

Radar-infrared compatible materials have emerged as a pivotal research focus on developing next-generation multispectral stealth technologies. However, achieving high-performance compatible stealth in a single integrated coating remains a significant challenge. This study proposes the design of a unique ion-modulated α-MnO<sub>2</sub> with a dandelion-like hollow structure, which functions as a promising filler to achieve superior radar-infrared compatible stealth property in a single-layer coating using epoxy resin as the binder. The intriguing phenomenon is primarily attributed to the synergistic effects of multitiered hollowness and defects induced by low-valence cation doping, which enhance polarization loss behaviors and further reduce thermal conductivity. As a result, the remarkably broadband microwave absorption (RL←10 dB) of 8.9 GHz is achieved, covering most of X/Ku bands. Meanwhile, the thermal conductivity coefficient (λ) of the coating is prominently reduced from 0.59 to 0.31 W m<sup>-1</sup> K<sup>-1</sup>, with actual thermal radiation signals being visually suppressed. Therefore, this work presents a significant solution to address the inherent microwave absorption incompatibility of conventional thermal insulation coatings, offering a new strategy in exploring advanced multispectral stealth materials.

Advanced MaterialsVol. 38(5)
Nanjing University of Science and Technology (CN), Hangzhou Dianzi University (CN), Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (CN)
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Electromagnetic wave absorption materials
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